as in to spread
to become known
the candidate's campaign didn't want his choice of a running mate to leak out before an official announcement was made
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Research has consistently singled out the powerful role social media plays in fomenting and spreading antisemitism.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
9 May 2025 -
Controlling a fire means ensuring that the fire can't spread or cross the containment line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2025
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In recent months, ongoing speculation about his mental health has circulated following several vulnerable social media posts.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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While Brady didn't cite the line directly, it was widely circulated online.—
Tahar Rajab,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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Luckily, all the scammers got out of me was a quick bite on the end of their phishing lure.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The Oilers got out in front early, scoring just 1:27 into the game off the stick of Adam Henrique, his second goal of the playoffs, which turned out to be all the Oilers would need.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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This bill also gets around the concerns of the school choice movement that bringing in the federal government could come with strings attached for private schools and homeschoolers.—
Lexi Lonas Cochran,
The Hill,
7 May 2025
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The Boise City Council made the Pride flag a city flag Tuesday to get around a new state law.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
7 May 2025
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“Leak (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leak%20%28out%29. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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